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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApplications_Big Brothers Big Sisters SLO County DEI 2022 Application (1)Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 2022-2023 GRANT FUNDING FOR HIGH IMPACT DE&I PROJECTS Pl e ase provi de al l re que ste d i nformati on be f ore submi tti ng your appl i cati on. Please be as spe cific as possible ! I f accommoda on or assistance is n eed ed in co mple ng this A pplica on, or if a paper ve rsion is prefe rre d, ple ase contact (805) 781-7100 or D EI@slocity.org Organization Name :* Y e ar Establishe d:* Fiscal Age nt, if diffe re nt than abov e :* Tax ID #:* Docume nt Ce rtifying Fe de ral Tax-Exe mpt status, if applicable Name of Exe cutiv e Dire ctor (or highe st le ade rship position) Approximate Annual Budge t: M ajor Source s of Funding: M ission State me nt: Numbe r of paid staff (full- or part-time ): Numbe r of v olunte e rs: Name of Board Pre side nt or Chair: Organizational Le ade rship Chart * Name of Pe rson comple ting this Application: PART 1: APPLICANT INFORMATION Big Brothers Big Sisters San Luis Obispo County 1995 NA 770348487 BBBS 501(c)(3) 1994 IRS Tax exemption letter.pdf 1022.45KB Jenny Luciano 834,636 Individual giving, grants, and event income Create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. Our vision is that all youth achieve their full potential. 12 300 Karen Colombo, Chair 2022 Organizational Chart.pdf 195.89KB Jenny Luciano Organization M ailing Addre ss:* Phone :* E-mail:* Brie fly de scribe your organization’s mission, primary activ itie s, and ope rating structure s. De scribe the community(ie s) your organization supports. Name of DE&I Proje ct * Est. numbe r of pe ople se rv e d through this proje ct:* City San Luis Obispo State / Province / Region CA Postal / Zip Code 93406 Country San Luis Obispo Street Address PO Box 12644 Address Line 2 805-781-3226 Jenny@slobigs.org Since 1995, Big Brothers Big Sisters, San Luis Obispo County (BBBS SLO) has created long-term, positive impacts for at risk children and youth. During 2022, BBBS SLO will provide one-to-one, adult to child mentoring for 220 unduplicated children and youth throughout San Luis Obispo County, using our evidence-based program, to support our mission. BBBS SLO has a comprehensive non-discrimination policy in place for employees, volunteers, and program participants, and our board and staff are representative of the community we serve. BBBS SLO staff and volunteers continually strive to foster a welcoming, accepting culture that celebrates differences and focuses on strengths. There is never a fee to participate. Primary activities are to create and support high quality matches through our two programs, Community- Based and Site-Based. The Community-Based program recruits adults to volunteer as mentors to children and youth ages 5 to 15, to spend four to six hours a month with their “Little”, doing fun activities and just being there for the youth. Adult mentors or “Bigs” complete background checks and attend extensive training to help the matches be successful and impactful. Site-based is provided at elementary and middle schools, with high school and college students volunteering as Bigs. Weekly get togethers are held at the school sites with BBBS SLO staff providing guided, fun activities. Operating structure: BBBS SLO is a nonprofit organization overseen by the Board of Directors. The Board is representative of the San Luis Obispo community and the 16-member Board has seven members who are prior program participants, either as mentor or mentee. BBBS SLO’s CEO oversees programs and financials with staff. Program staff recruit Bigs, create matches and provide ongoing support, conduct training, and evaluate the program. Please be specif ic in the population and geographic area. BBBS SLO is based in San Luis Obispo County and provides services throughout the county. We estimate serving approximately 300 youth in 2022 and of the total in our programs, 42%, or 127 are residents of San Luis Obispo. If awarded, the proposed program will occur in the city. Of the children and youth in our programs, 49% are from single parent homes, and nearly 70% report that they are participating in the school lunch programs, indicating they are low-income. Children are recommended for the program by school counselors, parents, foster parents, and other adults who see the child’s need for a mentor, indicated by failing grades, difficulty with social interaction with peers and/or family members, or other behaviors. PART 2: PROJECT INFORMATION HERO Project: (HERO – Helping Everyone Remain Open Training), DEI training to encourage a sense of understanding, acceptance and belonging for children and youth provided at two Title 1 schools in San Luis Obispo 108 Est. numbe r of SLO CITY RESIDENTS se rv e d through this proje ct * Total Proje ct Cost:* AM OUNT OF CITY FUNDING REQUESTED:* De scribe your propose d proje ct or program. De scribe the community the proje ct will support. De scribe the e quity gaps and community ne e ds this proje ct will addre ss. In the table below briefly list 2-3 methods of evaluation and indicators of success or measurable outcomes. M e thods of Ev aluation Indicators of Succe ss / M e asurable Outcome s 108 15,750 15,000 Specify w hat the requested f unds w ill be used f or, the need for this project, the number of people impacted. Include a project plan, if available. The request will offset costs for staff to provide Site-Based Program training, activities, and evaluation at Pacheco and Hawthorne Elementary schools, both located in the city and both Title 1, or low-income, schools. The HERO training will provide information and tools to benefit both Bigs and Littles to help them cope with issues they may face, such as bullying, racism, LGBTQ+ exclusion, and other difficulties. Age- appropriate information will be provided, and activities and role-playing will be included to help illustrate how to either be an ally or what tools and skills you can use when experiencing negative behaviors to positively advocate for themselves and others. The Site-Based program provides weekly group activities during the school year with guidance from BBBS SLO staff. The training and activities will be able to be seamlessly integrated into the current program. BBBS SLO prior evaluation of the Site-Based Program shows many positive impacts to help children in our program who are struggling or reducing negative behaviors and bullying towards marginalized populations. This request supports the City of San Luis Obispo’s priorities to increase education regarding acceptance of others, diversity, equity, and inclusion, improving skills and knowledge to be an ally for others, anti- racism and social justice activities and programs, and mentoring programs. We estimate 108 children and young people will benefit. Specify the population, location of services provided, and any other identif iers your proposed project w ill support. The HERO training will benefit both the elementary students and the high school students in the program. The two schools where the program will be provided are: Pacheco Elementary, 261 Cuesta Dr., 93405, and Hawthorne Elementary, 2125 Story Street, 93401, both in San Luis Obispo. There are 33 students participating at Pacheco and 20 at Hawthorne, and 33 high school Bigs at Pacheco with 20 at Hawthorne. Bigs range in ages from 16 to 22, are 61% white and 16% Hispanic with the balance (23%) representing other ethnicities. Littles range in age from 8 to 14, are 62% Hispanic, 22% white with the balance (15%) representing other ethnicities. As noted, the two targeted schools have high numbers of low-income students, and large numbers of English learners. Additionally, the children in the BBBS SLO Site-Based Program have been referred by school staff and/or caregivers due to struggles in school, with peers, or other indicators of difficulties. BBBS SLO program participants have a high likelihood of being bullied, or participating in inappropriate behaviors. Additionally, the children in the program represent a high percentage of people of color (77 %), and/or those who identify as LGBTQ+ (both Bigs and Littles-- 4.65 %). Both the Littles and Bigs in the Site-Based program will benefit from the HERO training to increase their knowledge and skills, their acceptance of diverse populations, as well as strengthen their own self-esteem. Both age groups will also help to inform their peers about bias, stereotypes, and acceptance. Example : # of BIPOC serving on public boards, committees Participant survey, baseline when they join and annually thereafter Example: 10% increase by end of 2021 Based on prior results, we anticipate 80% of Littles will report they did not engage in bullying behaviors, 70% will maintain or reduce depressive periods, and 85% will maintain or increase academic performance. In the chart below, identify any partnerships/collaborations that are supporting this project, and their roles. Name of Partne r Activ ity/Se rv ice The y Prov ide for This Proje ct Prov ide the time line for this propose d proje ct. De scribe your plan for sustainability be yond the City’s one -ye ar award funding, if applicable . Using the table below, please provide a broadly-itemized budget for your project, including the source of any matching funds. Ite m De scription *Total Cost *Amount Prov ide d by City Funds * Amount of Othe r Funds and Source of Funding * 1 2 *During application review , you may be asked for f urther f inancial information or f or proof of any matching f unds De scribe the plan for promoting this proje ct within the City of San Luis Obispo. Example: ABC Business Pacheco Elementary Example: Free Use of Space f or Weekend Classes Referrals of student participants, space for activities and HERO training Example: ABC Business Hawthorne Elementary Example: Free Use of Space f or Weekend Classes Referrals of student participants, space for activities and HERO training Example: ABC Business San Luis Obispo High School Example: Free Use of Space f or Weekend Classes Referral of young adult mentors or Bigs Example: ABC Business Mission Preparatory High School Example: Free Use of Space f or Weekend Classes Referral of young adult mentors or Bigs Example: ABC Business Cal Poly State University Example: Free Use of Space f or Weekend Classes Referral of young adult mentors or Bigs Example: ABC Business Cuesta Community College Example: Free Use of Space f or Weekend Classes Referral of young adult mentors or Bigs The Site-based program is provided on-site at schools during the regular school-year. For this award, the program period will be Jan 2023 to Dec 2023, based on anticipated award date. Outreach for the program occurs in August and September annually, with activities once recruitment is completed. BBBS SLO consistently seeks support for our programs, including individual giving, grant funds, and event revenue. Since 2019, BBBS SLO has been the recipient of grant funding through the Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), and more recently (2021 and 2022) the Lucia Mar Unified School District (LMUSD). These funds allow us to continue to provide expanded programming in schools areas of the County that are critical to shifting mindsets in terms of diversity, equity and inclusion. While these funds partially support our efforts and we expect them to continue, the number of Littles we are able to reach is directly linked to the amount of funding received. OJJDP and LMUSD funding allows us to shift resources to the City of San Luis Obispo where we can make a deeper impact. The City’s support will help BBBS SLO provide our Site-Based program at two high need sites in San Luis Obispo. PART 3: PROJECT COST / BUDGET Personnel for two sites 15,250.00$15,000.00$250.00$ Supplies 500.00$0.00$500.00$ PART 4: AWARENESS AND VISIBILITY How will you highlight the City's support of your proje ct? By signi ng thi s applicaon, I ce rfy that the i nformaon containe d w i thin is true and corre ct to the be st of my know l e dge . I agre e to comply w i th the re quire me nts of the Ci ty of the San Lui s Obispo. Name of Pe rson comple ting this Application:* Signature * Title :* Date :* The proposed HERO project will target program participants at the two Elementary Schools and mentors at two high schools and two colleges, as listed in partners. Recruitment at Pacheco, Hawthorne, San Luis Obispo, Mission Prep High School, and the colleges has been conducted and programming is underway for the 2022/2023 school year. Outreach is conducted through flyers, on-site posters, social media, on- campus announcements, classroom visits, and parent outreach. School administrators, counselors, teachers and support staff are briefed on programs and memorandums of understanding about the school’s role in recruitment is documented. Funding support will be recognized on the BBBS SLO web site, e-newsletter, print newsletter, social media (Facebook and Instagram pages) on t-shirts (for the 2023/2024 school year) and on any training materials provided. PART 5: CERTIFICATION Jenny Luciano CEO 8/31/2022 Organizational Chart 2022 ** Denotes employee who works on OJJDP grant. * Denotes employee who worked on OJJDP during 2019, 2020 and 2021. Board of Directors CEO Jenny Luciano Development Director Vacant Office/HR Manager Hiring Grant Contractor (25% FTE) Carolyn Owens Bilingual Match Support Specialist Hiring Financial Management Contractor Comm. Based Mgr. Dawn Siegmund All Community Site Based Manager Lexi Head All Site Based Programs Enrollment Specialist Andrea Figueroa- Tyler Elementary School Coordinator David Abdelmalek Bilingual Match Support Specialist Teresa Alvaro Middle School Coordinator Mark Ibrahim HR Contractor Cal Poly interns Ameri-Corps Fellow (90% FTE) Zsofi Barthmaier No. Cty. Bilingual Prgm Coord Diana Ramirez- Capiz SB Support Specialist Vacant All positions are full time equivalent unless otherwise noted. CEO - Leads the BBBS agency to ensure that the mission, strategy, values and goals of the organization are achieved. Development Director- Special event planning, donor stewardship and cultivation, donor database management. Site Based Program Manager and Community Based Program Manager: Oversees and manages all site (school) based programs and Community based programs. The managers assist in the strategic direction for the program function and oversees program design and implementation to ensure achievement of annual goals. Ensures collaboration and alignment with other internal departments and advocates for support from community partners. Assures program compliance with program guidelines established by BBBS National. Assist with caseload/service delivery as needed. Office Manager – Big/Little Inquiries and application processing, Donor stewardship, Reception, and donor database management. Enrollment Specialist – Manages all aspects of community based enrollment including interview, assessment, matching, match introduction. Some match support as assigned. Match Support Specialists -Ensure that children are appropriately supported while executing a high degree of independent judgment when utilizing BBBS standards and practices and provide match support to ensure child safety, positive impacts for youth, constructive and satisfying relationships between children and volunteers, and a strong sense of affiliation with BBBS on the part of volunteers. (Elena’s hours vary from 20 to 40 hours depending on workloads within the office.) School and Middle School Coordinators – Responsible for Site Based recruiting, interviewing, matching, providing guidance and support, conducting regularly scheduled case management, in person contact with mentors and mentees as well as regularly interfacing with and presenting to school administrators and corporate partners.